South Korea's drone exports increase 62%, as small and medium-sized enterprises expand market with technological capabilities - South Korea

South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport revealed that as of December 16, South Korea's drone exports had reached 23.2 billion won (approximately 2.485 billion yen), up 62% from the previous year.
Exports of drones increased by 71%, services and software by 16%, and hardware such as parts by 13%.
The products are diverse, including drone soccer-related equipment, facility monitoring services, and agricultural management systems. Exports are made to the US, Europe, Japan, the UAE, India, Kazakhstan, and other countries around the world.
As an example, drone developer Ubifi's swarm-flying aircraft and systems have been awarded a total of $10 million (USD, approximately 1.5367 billion) in funding from the United States, Canada, Germany, and other countries.
Over 10 million yen was exported to the US. In addition, the drone station developed by Nice Lab, which enables autonomous flight, won the Innovation Award 2025 at the US IT trade fair CES.
According to the department, most of the drone exporting companies are small and medium-sized enterprises. They are all companies that have taken on new business fields and developed their technologies.
"We will continue to support overseas expansion of outstanding drone companies in various countries in 2025," said Kim Yong-guk, aviation policy officer at the ministry.
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